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Andie Borbely
Andie is an illustrator currently living in Oakville, Ontario.
Being a full-time admirer of all media, her work is a combination of both traditional and digital. It is common to find texture, patterns, florals, and lots of colour in her illustrations.
Besides painting pretty things, you can catch her wearing the funkiest earrings she can find and worrying if she has overwatered her plants.
Where did all of Aurora’s friends go?
Follow Aurora the bee as she tries to find her pals in a world that isn’t quite made for them anymore.
By Design
A book for all those who feel like they are somehow behind in life. There is no need to compare to others, you are wonderful just the way you are.
Chameleon: The Bisexual Experience
A set of editorial images that illustrate quotes gathered from the bi+ community. I hope to give my community a bit of the representation I feel is lacking at times.
“My mom was driving me to buy art supplies and for some reason the topic of bisexuality came up. She proceeded to go on a tirade about how bisexuals are ‘confused,’ ‘selfish,’ ‘perverse,’ ‘needed to pick a side,’ – basically all of the negative, biphobic stereotypes you can think of. I just sat there quietly shaking and thinking: if she knew a bisexual was right beside her, what would she do? Would she change her tune just because I was her daughter?”
“I am in a straight-presenting relationship. It’s easier to stay in the closet rather than lose the people I love.”
“A positive memory around being queer was finding friends in university who were also queer and so open about their queerness. They didn’t try to hide themselves or conform.”
“He said, ‘Bisexual people don’t exist’ and I was sitting right there. I realized if I stood up for myself I couldn’t guarantee my safety, but if I didn’t I was letting down my community.”
“I was too gay for the straight kids and too straight for the gay kids.”
Cover Illustrations
A cover that will reach a wide variety of students.
An annual report cover that highlights all of the things the YMCA does for their community.
